Polyglutamic Acid vs. Hyaluronic Acid: Here’s What You Need to Know

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For years, Hyaluronic Acid (HA) was the rage in the skin care industry and for good reason.  HA is great for helping with skin hydration.  It can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water and help your skin retain moisture.  When it comes to anti-aging, HA is also known to help plump and firm skin, which minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

Other benefits of HA include:

  • Weightless moisture

  • Promotes even skin tone

  • Minimizes the appearance of pores

  • Improves the skin’s texture

Incorporating a high-quality HA into your skin care routine is always a good idea but if you want to take your routine to the next level, need to talk about Polyglutamic Acid!  

What is Polyglutamic Acid?

Polyglutamic Acid (PGA) has been flying under the radar in the skin care industry for a while but is slowly gaining attention in the mainstream skin care industry.  PGA is a hydration super hero!  Skin care professionals, like those at SkinSpaMED, that follow the latest trends and industry news know about the benefits of PGA AND are actively using it to help their clients.  So what is PGA? 

PGA is an amino acid.  It is created when glutamic acid molecules are linked together.  When applied to the skin, it penetrates the outer layers and helps keep your skin hydrated.  It can hold up to 4,000 times it’s weight in water, which is essentially, 10 times more than HA alone. The result is dewy, hydrated skin with a glass-like finish!    

HA vs. PGA

One of the biggest differences in the two products is that PGA has a relatively large molecular size which makes it perfect for surface level use.  It’s not a product that will penetrate deep in to the skin’s layers, instead it instantly hydrates and plumps the outer most layers of your skin leaving you with instantly noticeable results.  HA works subtly over time.   Here’s a side-by-side comparison of the two!

Hyaluronic Acid vs Polyglutamic

Can Polyglutamic Acid replace Hyaluronic Acid?

The simple answer is no, PGA does not replace your HA.  A lot of marketing for products that contain PGA suggests that it can replace your HA products but we don’t feel that’s the case.  While the two products have similar qualities and work towards a similar end result, the WAY they work is different.  

PGA sits on the surface of the skin, while HA goes deeper. PGA can hold in significantly more moisture so they are not equal replacements for one another.  Our founder and skin care expert, Marie Reyes, says the two are most effective when used TOGETHER!   HA and PGA are complementary products that can be combined for optimal results.   

How to Incorporate Polyglutamic Acid Into Your Skin Care Routine

There are a lot of products on the market that contain PGA.  If you’re looking for one to compliment your skin care routine, contact us and we’ll let you know as soon as a medical grade product with PGA is added to our retail line.  When it comes to HA products, Marie swears by Eraclea’s eye surround cream + CBD!  It’s a staple in her at-home skin care regimen that she can’t live without and it’s available at SkinSpaMED!